Proposed Southland Water and Land Plan

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As a regional council we have a responsibility to ensure the region’s natural resources are sustainably managed so that they are available for future generations to use and enjoy. Maintaining and improving Southland’s water quality is our biggest challenge and first priority.

The proposed Southland Water and Land Plan seeks to address activities that are known to have a significant effect on water quality, such as land use intensification, wintering and stock exclusion from waterways. Download the plan below or click here to read more about how the plan was formed.

Reply report

When the Hearing Panel finished hearing from submitters in September, they asked Council staff to prepare a Reply Report summarising all the information and submissions presented to the Panel, and answering all the questions from the Panel during the hearing. The Reply Report sets out the final recommendations by staff for changes to the proposed Plan. It is not binding on the Panel and will be considered alongside all the submissions and evidence received.